Pewter

A stylish early 20th century pewter inkwell by the German maker WMF and dating to c1914. It has an art nouveau jugendstil design decoratde with a repeating square motif on the pen tray and lid with entwinned knot patterns on the corners.

Marked on the underside with a shape number 120K and marked on the back “WEPCO EP OX”. This mark was used by WMF in c1914 for items exported to English speaking countries. Presented as bright polished pewter with hints of the original silver plating.

Size

Marks

Condition

7cm high
21cm wide by 11cm

Moulded “120K” on the underside.
Stamped “WEPCO EP OX” on rear.

Presented as bright polished pewter with hints of the original silver plating. Later blue glass liner. Some small indents and marks.

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A pair of stylish and original early 20th century silver plated pewter wall plates or calling card trays decorated with the head and torso of classical Grecian Lady and Gent – rendered in the German jugendstil / art nouveau style.

Made by the famed German firm, WMF and dating to c1905. Although no makers mark has been found, they are illustrated in the 1905 WMF metalware catalogue.

Size

Marks

Condition

18cm high
17cm wide

Moulded pattern numbers on backs.

Presented bright polished – some original silver plating, but mainly polished pewter. A few scuffs and minor indents.

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